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KOTA: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has landed in legal trouble after a complaint was filed against him in the Kota Consumer Court, alleging that advertisements for a popular pan masala brand endorsed by him were "misleading.
"A complaint has been filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey, seeking a ban on certain advertisements. Following the complaint, the Kota Consumer Court has issued notices to the actor involved and asked for a formal response.According to the complaint, the company manufacturing Rajshree Pan Masala, along with its brand ambassador, actor Salman Khan, has been promoting the product in a misleading manner, claiming it contains "saffron-infused cardamom" and "saffron-infused pan masala."The petitioner questioned the credibility of these claims, pointing out that saffron costs nearly Rs 4 lakh per kilogram, making it illogical for it to be an ingredient in a product priced at just Rs 5.The complaint also highlighted that such misleading advertisements can encourage young people to consume pan masala, a product linked to a rising number of cancer cases."The company, Rajshree Pan Masala and its brand ambassador, actor Salman Khan, claim that the product contains saffron and encourages the youth to consume it.
Salman Khan is a role model for many people. We have filed a complaint against it in the Kota Consumer Court and notices have been issued for a hearing," advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey told ANI.He further added, "Celebrities or film stars in other countries don't even promote cold drinks, but they are promoting tobacco and pan masala. I urge them to not spread the wrong message to the youth as pan masala is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer."The Kota Consumer Court has taken cognisance of the complaint and scheduled a hearing for November 27, 2025. So far, responses from both the pan masala manufacturer and the Bollywood actor are awaited.(With agency inputs)
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